Leil Selichot 3094 / סליחות 6854

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 6854 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 3091 21 Elul 6851
Leil Selichot 3092 23 Elul 6852
Leil Selichot 3093 25 Elul 6853
Leil Selichot 3094 20 Elul 6854
Leil Selichot 3095 23 Elul 6855
Leil Selichot 3096 25 Elul 6856
Leil Selichot 3097 25 Elul 6857
Leil Selichot 3098 21 Elul 6858

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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